FOOLPROOF TWO-SEATER AUTO CAR PROPOSED AS TAXICAB (Jan, 1924)

FOOLPROOF TWO-SEATER AUTO CAR PROPOSED AS TAXICAB

Because of its cheapness of operation, a two-seated auto car recently invented in Europe, is proposed as a substitute for the much larger and more expensive taxicab. It is so simply built, the maker claims, that anyone can drive it without previous experience or training. Somewhat similar in appearance to the side car of a motorcycle, it is propelled by a small engine and guided by a huge steering wheel nearly twice the size of an ordinary one. It has only three wheels, two small ones at the rear, and a larger one in front. Besides the driver, it seats two persons. On heavily traveled boulevards, the machine is said to make rapid headway, as it is able to dart in and out among the larger vehicles.

By the way this motorbike called Monotrace was produced in the years 20/30s, in Lyons, France.
I never heard about a taxis´ use. It was probably the most avanced motomobile never produced since that one produced in switzerland in the 90´s powered by a BMW engine.
There is one exemple in rochetaillé Museum near Lyons, France.